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Buckler's Reel offers a unique blend of folk-rock, traditional, international, pop and cover music, all featuring the ultra-modern electric Viper violin. We are based in Sussex and focus on live events, whether it be in a pub, open-air, stage, or hall, celebrating and enhancing all kinds of special occasions.
We cater to a wide range of music styles and tastes - from traditional Irish to pop classics down the years. All our musicians are highly experienced and talented, mixing 4-part harmonies with instrumental excellence and our live performances are always a hit with our audiences. If you are looking for a live band full of fun, energy and providing great music, Buckler's Reel is the band for you.
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New venues
We really value our regulars, whether landlords or fans ❤️, but we love discovering new places too and having new people discover us! This year we've been to Uckfield, Wivelsfield, East Dean, Danehill, and found new bookings in Worthing and Littlehampton too. Next year will see us in Shoreham too. All very exciting. If you are thinking of booking us, better to contact Sue sooner rather than later, in order to secure your spot on our 2027 tour 😉 See you soon. 🤘🏻🎻

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1 day ago1 min read


2026 A Hot One
The sunshine continues which we're loving for the summer holidays, but sometimes it's not so good for the band 😉 We're mostly hired to play inside... but you can't blame people for wanting to be outside at this time of year, so we find ourselves kind of in competition with the weather 😄 However, we make it work and luckily have been on several outside stages this year. Highlights have to be The High Weald Steam Fair and West's Wood Fair, with Wivelsfield Village Day also of

BucklersBassman
Aug 101 min read


Looking back at 2025
If all our gigs proceed as planned this December, the band and the duo will have performed an impressive 41 times, setting a new record! Our journey took us across Sussex, visiting places like Littlehampton, Portslade, Bognor, Worthing, Peacehaven, Seaford, Litlington, Felpham, Firle, Southwick, Horsham, Billingshurst, Lewes, Ditchling, Ashington, Lancing, Newick, South Heighton, and Newhaven. We played under tents, outdoors, and indoors at pubs, clubs, societies, parties, an

BucklersBassman
Dec 16, 20251 min read


Here's to St Patrick
Our 3 consecutive days of celebrating green hats and Guinness this year was full-on but hugely enjoyable. We've made new friends,...

BucklersBassman
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Cheers to a Fan-tastic 2024: Recapping the Year with Thanks and Love
As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to pause and appreciate our folk-rockin' journey over the last twelve months. With...

BucklersBassman
Jan 9, 20253 min read


Old and New
This year it's been great to return to old venues in Ashington, Litlington, Portslade, Billingshurst and Seaford, and be able to play...

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Nov 13, 20241 min read


The Viper, The Dog & Duck …and other tales
January and February were a lean time for the band, but March made up for it with great gigs to celebrate St Patrick's, a Beer Festival,...

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Mar 31, 20241 min read


Have a rockin' Christmas
The band would like to thank all the people who booked us in 2023, and all the folk who turned out to support those gigs. Wishing you all...

BucklersBassman
Dec 24, 20231 min read


Going West
The band has found 2 new venues in the west of the county recently. We played our first gig in Rustington, near Littlehampton, at a...

BucklersBassman
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Summertime shenanigans
We've found a lovely new venue at The Plough & Harrow, Litlington, meeting a new and enthusiastic crowd, and simultaneously sampling...

BucklersBassman
Jul 14, 20231 min read


Spring has sprung
It was a crazy good St Patrick's weekend and we pulled out every little bit of Celtic song that we can play to get in the spirit. Thank...

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Mar 20, 20231 min read


The Christmas that nearly was...
Sad to say December was a rough month for the band's health, with Paul struggling through 2 early December gigs with barely a voice, and...

BucklersBassman
Dec 28, 20221 min read


It's the most wonderful time of the year...
It's nearly time to practise our Christmas songs again. There will be 3 performances this December, spread evenly across Sussex, all...

BucklersBassman
Oct 26, 20221 min read


Contagious Vibes!
We love that description of the band, and want to thank The Goldbridge for taking a chance on us purely on a recommendation and our promo...

BucklersBassman
Aug 14, 20221 min read


Summer of ‘22
Phew! We’ll remember this summer for it’s crackin’ Jubilee shindigs, lots of sunny outdoors gigs, and the record temps. Hurstpierpoint...

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Jul 19, 20221 min read


I Love Drums
Always have, always will. The wood, the chrome fittings, the whole Meccano assembly faff... and then there’s the cymbals – sparkly...

BucklersBassman
Jan 12, 20221 min read


New Year, New Songs
Well, the Christmas songs are done for another year, so that leaves room for your rockin‘ faves and some surprises (as usual 😂) which...

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Jan 5, 20221 min read


It's Fairytale of New York time!
This year there are 3 chances in December to hear Buckler's Reel's Christmas specials. Unless Boris spoils it of course. You'll be glad...

BucklersBassman
Dec 1, 20211 min read


Wild Meadows
Buckler's Reel and Buckler's Lite were just two of many talented and diverse musical acts lined up for The Mac's second Festival this...

BucklersBassman
Sep 8, 20211 min read


We're back!
After nearly a year of enforced gig famine, the band finally got back folk-rocking' at Mac's farm Sausage & Cider Festival. Weather was...

BucklersBassman
Aug 4, 20211 min read
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